2023 NZD to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.2049 LSL

YEARLY LOW

10.5598 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.3302 LSL

2023 NZD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the NZD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 12.2049. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 10.5598.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6450 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.9575 to the December average rate of 11.6282, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 12.2049 was up 8.38% compared to the 2022 peak of 11.2612, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NZD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 61,024 LSL

2022 Average 51,847 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 52,799 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,225.14 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

11.9026

10.8716

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to LSL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 11.3508, compared to 11.3097 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0411 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.3508

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.3097

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 0.9136 LSL (High: 11.7746 / Low: 10.8611). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2565 LSL (High: 11.4033 / Low: 11.1468).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.9136

September Spread (Stable) ±0.2565

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3283 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3283

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2023: 11.8167) against the same month in 2022 (average: 10.1973), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6193 (+15.88%).

2023 Avg (May) 11.8167

2022 Avg (May) 10.1973

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.2233	10.5598	10.9575
February	11.4499	10.8435	11.2424
March	11.5297	11.1575	11.3378
April	11.4731	11.0503	11.2620
May	12.2049	11.3277	11.8167
June	11.9926	11.2336	11.4884
July	11.7746	10.8611	11.3418
August	11.6067	11.0081	11.2574
September	11.4033	11.1468	11.2394
October	11.6946	10.9117	11.2350
November	11.5964	10.8351	11.1562
December	11.8615	11.3386	11.6282